Keto Zucchini Fritters

zucchinni fritters

Sides, Small Plates, Uncategorized | January 30, 2018 | By

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These Keto Zucchini Fritters are about as close as I’m ever gonna get to a low-carb version of one of my childhood favs – the potato latke. Sour cream with chives or creme fresh are still in but a little tzatziki can be a nice tweak to switch things up.

This is the perfect side dish in place of potatoes or if you are just cauliflower’d out.

These would also be a great base for a low-carb eggs Benedict on a lazy weekend morning. These Keto Zucchini Fritters are so good the kids will even like them. These will be especially good in summer with local farm fresh zucchinis but you can get good ones all year round.

Keto Zucchini Fritters
Serves 4
Simple Zucchini Pancakes that make a great side.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
178 calories
11 g
99 g
12 g
8 g
5 g
140 g
729 g
2 g
0 g
6 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
140g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
Calories from Fat 107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g
19%
Saturated Fat 5g
27%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 99mg
33%
Sodium 729mg
30%
Total Carbohydrates 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars 2g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A
9%
Vitamin C
26%
Calcium
14%
Iron
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 2.5 cups zucchini, grated
  2. 1/3 cup almond flour or coconut flour or a mix of both
  3. 2 scallions, chopped fine
  4. 1/4 small onion, chopped fine
  5. 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  6. 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  7. 2 eggs
  8. 1/4 cup avocado oil
  9. 1 tbsp. coconut oil
  10. 1.5 tsp. Pepper, fresh ground
  11. 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
  1. Grate the zucchini on a box grater - medium grate.
  2. Put the zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with the teaspoon of salt. Mix the zucchini gently to distribute the salt and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  3. Squeeze the zucchini out with your hands and place into a medium sized mixing bowl.
  4. Add the eggs and scallion to the zucchini and mix together.
  5. In a small bowl, add the rest of the dry ingredients and stir together.
  6. Add them to the zucchini and mix thoroughly.
  7. Heat oils in a medium to large pan over medium - high heat.
  8. Oil should completely cover the bottom surface of the pan.
  9. When the oil is hot, stir the zucchini mixture one more time and dip a ΒΌ cup measuring cup into the batter, level off. Dump the batter into the pan and gently push it into a flat pancake shape with the back of a metal spatula.
  10. Cook for four minutes adjusting the heat up or down as needed, then flip, cooking for another four minutes. Add more oil to the pan if needed to prevent sticking.
  11. Salt then drain the zucchini fritters on a paper towel before serving.
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Roasted Eggplant Caponata

roasted eggplant caponata

Sides, Small Plates, Uncategorized | September 7, 2017 | By

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A roasted eggplant caponata that is simple to make and always a crowd pleaser.

I always buy eggplant this time a year as there are so many varieties available especially at local farm stands and markets. Be sure to pick fresh ones that are heavy and solid to the tap. This roasted eggplant caponata recipe really delivers a great flavor that goes well as side dish or an app. You can serve it with cucumbers to keep it really low carb or you can splurge with some lower carb pita chips shown below.

Roasted Eggplant Caponata
Serves 6
A simple fresh eggplant caponata with few ingredients.
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr
192 calories
14 g
0 g
15 g
2 g
2 g
219 g
351 g
6 g
0 g
13 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
219g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
Calories from Fat 133
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g
23%
Saturated Fat 2g
11%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 351mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 5g
22%
Sugars 6g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
11%
Vitamin C
18%
Calcium
4%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 large eggplant - 3/4 inch diced, skin on
  2. 1 cup red onion - halved then sliced thin
  3. 1/2 cup green olives - pitted, sliced in quarters length-wise
  4. 1 cup fresh fennel bulb - coarse diced
  5. 1/3 cup capers - rinsed
  6. 1 cup tomato sauce - good quality jared or substitute with 4 ripe tomatoes - chopped coarse
  7. 2 tbsp fresh parsley - chopped coarse
  8. 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  9. 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  10. 1.5 tsp sugar
  11. Fresh ground salt and pepper to taste
  12. 1.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425.
  2. Toss eggplant in 4 tbsp of olive oil in a large bowl.
  3. Arrange eggplant single layer on a baking sheet and roast until browned, flipping halfway through, about 25 minutes. Let cool down.
  4. Cook fennel in bowling water for 4 minutes, drain and let cool - set aside.
  5. Heat remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over med-high heat.
  6. Add onion and cook till just golden about 5 min.
  7. Add the olives, capers, reserved fennel, tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Gently stir in the eggplant, being careful not break up the eggplant.
  9. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl or platter and cool.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve cold or at room temperature.
  11. Can be made ahead a few days and gets better with age.
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carbs
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Here is a brand of pita pockets that have only 5 net carbs per each pita. Toast them in the toaster oven and then slice them like a pizza pie into 12 sections. 12 pita chips for 5 net carbs – That’s not a bad deal!

I often have trouble figuring out what to do with all the eggplants I buy. I mean how many eggplant parm-like dishes can one eat? This roasted eggplant caponata appetizer has become a welcome addition to the happy hours at my house and should at yours as well.

 

 

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Hello - I'm Adam, wellness enthusiast, tennis player, networker, father of two amazing daughters and food lover. I fill these pages with healthy low carb and keto-friendly recipes, food finds and rants on living lighter in a carb-filled world.

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